The average train between Essen and Birmingham takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Essen to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Birmingham station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Essen to Birmingham train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Birmingham train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Essen to Birmingham train tickets online with Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Essen and Birmingham is 620.7 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 19m.